Senior Cost Engineer Lead - DoD Construction (Honolulu)

US Army Corps of Engineers; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Pacific Ocean Division, Honolulu District, is seeking a senior cost engineer for Fort Shafter, HI. The role emphasizes leadership, expert cost analysis, and independent technical decisions to support complex construction and design programs.

Responsibilities include guiding design changes, price negotiations, and coordinating with internal/external stakeholders while mentoring staff to ensure timely program execution and sound engineering practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture with relevant coursework.
• Proven ability to develop and review complex cost estimates.
• Experience leading teams and providing technical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior cost engineering expert and team leader.
• Prepares, reviews, and validates complex cost estimates for in-house designs and A-E products.
• Provides cost engineering support throughout project development including design changes and price negotiations.
• Leads and mentors cost engineering personnel and improves work processes.
• Represents the District as a senior cost engineering authority at reviews and meetings.

Skills

Cost engineering

Team leadership

Project cost estimates

Technical guidance

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Engineering degree

PE license (preferred)

Tools

Cost estimating software

Engineering design software

Job description

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Pacific Ocean Division, Honolulu District, is seeking a senior cost engineer for Fort Shafter, HI. The role emphasizes leadership, expert cost analysis, and independent technical decisions to support complex construction and design programs.

Responsibilities include guiding design changes, price negotiations, and coordinating with internal/external stakeholders while mentoring staff to ensure timely program execution and sound engineering practice.